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Posted on Sep 27 2004
MISA REVISES CALENDAR
The Marianas Interscholastic Sports Association has moved sports like flag football and softball up its events calendar.
According to MISA secretary Becky Covarrubias, flag football and softball has been rescheduled to start in the second quarter and will have its first playing date on Oct. 7, a Thursday.
For more information on MISA and its revamped calendar, please call Gabriel White at 664-4000.
ISLAND-WIDE VOLLEYBALL ON THE WAY
The Division of Sports and Recreation will kick off its 2004 Island-wide Volleyball League this coming October at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.
Teams will be limited to a maximum of 15 players each and will be required to pay a $100 entrance fee. League organizers are looking to have men’s, women’s, and youth leagues in an effort to raise the overall skill level of volleyball on the island.
If you are interested in further information, contact either Joe Lizama or Joe Mettao by calling 664-2503 or 664-2508.
PACRIM TOURNEY BACK AGAIN
The Pacific Rim Youth Goodwill Tournament will be returning for its third installment later this year, as basketball and volleyball players from around the region will once again be competing at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium in Oleai.
Participants from the CNMI, Japan, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Hawaii, the Philippines, and the Republic of Belau are invited to take part in all of the scheduled festivities.
The tournament is scheduled to begin Saturday, November 20, continuing through the next Saturday, November 27.
All teams are encouraged to register early in either Division I (12-14 years old), or Division II (15-18 years old). Registration fee is $100 per team.
For more information, or to register for the tournament, please call the Youth Affairs Office (664-2248/2229 fax 664-2249), Office of the Governor, Fermin Meriang (664-2215 fax 664-2211), DCCA Division of Sports and Recreation, Elias Rangamar (664-2500 fax 234-1101), Workforce Investment Agency, Michelle Olopai (664-1700 fax 322-7333), PRELL Office, Melissa Magofna (234-6000 fax 234-7735). E-mail requests are to be sent to youngone@vzpacifica.net or govyao@vzpacifica.net.
